The European Commission’s Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) continues to provide key insights into sustainable urban transport. Building on the completion of its 2025 Work Programme, EGUM has delivered reports and feedback covering diverse aspects of urban mobility.
EGUM contributed significantly to the first progress report on the EU Declaration on Cycling published in October 2025 and has recently focused on urban nodes within the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), where local, regional, and European passenger and freight networks intersect. The group analysed cooperation between cities and stakeholders, highlighting successful models such as metropolitan transport authorities and identifying common challenges.
In addition, EGUM examined urban mobility access for businesses, producing targeted reports on three key areas:
- Mobility service providers for sustainable passenger transport: assessing regulatory and operational frameworks, identifying good practices for effective and sustainable services.
- Road freight transport: analysing urban access regulations and low- and zero-emission fleet policies, balancing efficient freight movement with societal and environmental objectives.
- Coach access and tourism: addressing challenges in coach travel, and documenting practices supporting sustainable urban mobility while maintaining economic vitality.
Looking ahead, EGUM’s 2026 workplan prioritises urban nodes, city access, and active mobility, with new focus areas including:
- Identifying multimodal passenger hubs and encouraging a shift to rail commuting.
- Facilitating urban access for innovation ecosystems and startups.
- Enhancing city access to vehicle information for authorities.
- Supporting sustainable tourism through integrated urban mobility measures.
Monitoring walking policies and cycling initiatives, including the EU Declaration on Cycling, alongside company mobility management and cycle logistics.
ERTICO plays a proactive leadership role in the Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM), specifically focusing on ‘City Access for Businesses’ during the 2026-2027 cycle as the group serves as a platform for dialogue and co-creation to implement the EU urban mobility framework through collaboration with national authorities, stakeholders, and local governments.
Source:
European Commission. (2026, Februari 13). Expert group advances sustainable urban mobility: Insights into 2026 workplan. Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport.